Hindu Marriage

Hindu marriages in Nepal take place as per the rituals mentioned in Sanskrit. The marriage starts with the arrival of the groom with janti (family, relatives, and friends from the groom’s side), chanting, and dancing with the rhythm of Panche Baja (a traditional Nepali musical instrument). As the groom arrives, the bride pours water from Kalash, a sacred metal pot for Hindus, and makes three rounds around him.Next, the swayambar (engagement) begins when the couple then exchanges garlands, put tika to each other, and then exchanges rings. Finally, the wedding ceremony starts. The traditional Hindu marriage is held inside a canopy with four pillars, called a mandap. The bride, dressed in red, and the groom, wearing traditional Daura surwal with Dhaka topi, sit inside the mandap to begin the Hindu wedding in Nepal. The hand of the bride are painted in elaborate mendhi or henna designs.In Hinduism, marriage is a once-in-a-lifetime event where the couple makes seven holy promises before Agni (fire) inside the mandap. The sacred fire is considered the witness of their promises. The bride and groom invoke blessings from various deities during the ceremony. The two then make seven rounds around the mandap to take the seven vows of togetherness. The newlyweds then take the blessings from their elders and finally, the marriage ceremony comes to an end.

Buddhist Marriage

Buddhist marriage is a traditional Nepali marriage, highly practiced in the Himalayan region of Nepal. Buddhist wedding ceremony does not contain complex rituals. Buddhist wedding in Nepal is performed at Monastery. If you choose a Buddhist traditional marriage in Nepal, we will conduct your marriage at Boudhanath which is considered of the large monasteries in Nepal.The bride and groom are dressed in traditional Buddhist attire – the bride puts on a Bakhu, Sleeve blouse, special coat, hat, and a scared scarf, while the groom wears a traditional cap and sash around his waist. You will have to remove your shoes before you enter the shrine room for your Buddhist wedding in Nepal.Your Buddhist marriage begins as a highly respected Monk (Buddhist priest) enchants mantras and set up wax candles and flowers before the shrine of Lord Buddha. The monk will then performs the customary puja (worship) to solemnize your wedding. You and your spouse-to-be will do customary offerings under the guidance of a Monk. This is a traditional way of taking blessings in a Buddhist wedding ceremony in Nepal. The to-be married couple would light the candles and incense sticks, and recite the Tisarana, Pancasila, and Vandana. The sounds of traditional Tibetan instruments will provide you with a spiritual flavor. Your Buddhist marriage will come to an end with the recitation of the Mangala Sutta and Jayamangala Gatha by your parents or the assembly.